Rite-Hite Foundation Inc
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It made 40 grants totaling $589,100 in 2024, supporting organizations whose work includes education, workforce development, safety, economic opportunity, health, and the arts.
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rite-Hite Foundation Inc gave $589K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Wisconsin. 88% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $589,100
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,728
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $13,404,253
- -49.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 88% first-time grantees (35 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rite-Hite Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says there is no particular application form and that applications should be submitted in writing for consideration. Grants are made to organizations, not individuals. The filing states that present plans preclude extensive consideration of unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Ramaker
Mailing address: 195 S Rite Hite Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: (414) 355-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rite-Hite Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA - Angola IN ($140K). Together the top 10 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
313 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 313 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 24% to Indiana, 8% to Iowa, 5% to Illinois, and 3% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rite-Hite Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
88%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 40 grantees (88%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $383K (2020) to $927K (2023). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA - Angola IN Angola, IN | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $140,000 |
| Mmac Community Support Foundation Milwaukee, WI | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $100,000 |
| Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational Foundation Greenfield, WI | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $60,000 |
| All-in-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $56,500 |
| National Safety Council Itasca, IL | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $25,000 |
| Dubuque Initiatives Dubuque, IA | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $18,000 |
| Mid Michigan College Harrison, MI | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | The rite-hite foundation makes contributions for the general charitable activities of the recipients listed. The foundation has not designated these contributions for specific purposes. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,404,253 | $418,680 | $696,626 | $589,100 | 40 | $589,100 | $312,154 | $867,530 |
| 2023 | $26,452,373 | $6,371,214 | $1,047,685 | $927,350 | 72 | $927,350 | $281,856 | $1,162,041 |
| 2022 | $21,128,844 | $1,244,172 | $701,541 | $537,550 | 69 | $537,550 | $428,031 | $1,081,673 |
| 2021 | $20,586,213 | $872,114 | $763,876 | $647,450 | 66 | $647,450 | $382,738 | $1,145,682 |
| 2020 | $20,477,975 | $864,315 | $411,240 | $382,603 | 66 | — | $176,975 | $1,008,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rite-Hite Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $868K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, community organizations, a safety organization, a hospital foundation, and arts and human-service organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. For example, MMAC Community Support Foundation says it supports projects benefiting the Greater Milwaukee area, with special focus on educational attainment, workforce enhancement, and economic development. The National Safety Council describes its mission as eliminating leading causes of preventable death and injury through safety education and training. Milwaukee School of Engineering describes itself as a university providing undergraduate and graduate education in engineering, business, mathematics, and nursing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $589,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $140,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants included $140,000 to YMCA - Angola, $100,000 to MMAC Community Support Foundation, $60,000 to Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational Foundation, and $56,500 to All-In-Milwaukee. The foundation also gave $30,000 to the National Safety Council and $25,000 each to the American Red Cross and Dubuque Initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael H White as president, Micaela W Bomhack as vice president, Michael Grebe as secretary, and Joseph C Ramaker as treasurer.
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc is led by Michael H. White, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael H. White
President
Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Micaela W. Bomhack
Vice President
CEO → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Ramaker
Treasurer
CFO → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Grebe
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Antonio P. Catalano (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mark S. Kirkish (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Steven P. Masters (2020–2021) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rite-Hite Foundation Inc
How much does Rite-Hite Foundation Inc give each year?
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc gave $589K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $927K across 72 grants.
What is Rite-Hite Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $14,728, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rite-Hite Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Rite-Hite Foundation Inc give grants?
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (24%) and Iowa (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (12 grants).
Does Rite-Hite Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rite-Hite Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rite-Hite Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA - Angola IN ($140,000), Mmac Community Support Foundation ($100,000) and Pi Sigma Epsilon National Educational Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rite-Hite Foundation Inc?
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $589K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $868K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rite-Hite Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, community organizations, a safety organization, a hospital foundation, and arts and human-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rite-Hite Foundation Inc?
The filing says there is no particular application form and that applications should be submitted in writing for consideration. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rite-Hite Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rite-Hite Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1522057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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